Monthly Archives: February 2014

Data released in the last week of February are consistent with a winter soft patch, induced in large part by the brutal winter weather conditions gripping much of the country. Fortunately, we are also seeing signs that there is a … Continue reading →

After facing a number of headwinds in 2013, Phoenix’s moderate economic expansion will continue into 2014. Increased uncertainty and federal budget sequestration were a drag on local defense-related businesses throughout 2013. Honeywell International, whose aerospace division is headquartered in Phoenix, … Continue reading →

The Miami metro area was pummeled by the Great Recession. The area’s economy bled jobs for 23 consecutive months. Home prices and housing markets were hammered. Bankruptcies jumped, while incomes and consumer spending slumped. Seven years after the beginning of … Continue reading →